Durham District and Amateur Radio Society (DADARS) was proud to participate as a "Bonus Station" for the 2017 13 Colonies Special Event. GB13COL (Ofcom NOV) hosted from the QTH of DADARS (G4EUZ) within Bowburn Community Centre, Durham and offered SSB, CW & Digital Modes for the popular event. As well as the historical connection between our two countries, this will make it more challenging for our Amateur Radio friends across the pond. During the 2016 event 139,772 QSO's were logged and numbers are increasing yearly.

George III was born on 4 June 1738 in London, son of Frederick, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. He became heir to the throne when his father died in 1751, succeeding his grandfather George II in 1760. He was the first Hanoverian monarch to use English as his first language. In 1761, George married Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and they enjoyed a happy marriage, with 15 children.

"QSL direct only" - please include a self addressed envelope & $3 to ensure a direct reply after the event. No IRCs, cheques or stamps from your country, our UK Post Office will not accept them, otherwise QSL cards will be returned via the bureau. We will be providing an eQSL facility.

Start: July 1st, 13:00 UTC - Finish: July 7th 04:00 UTC

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13 Colonies is an annual event held during the 4th Of July Week. Those who participate try to make contact(s) with all 13 Colony Stations, and the 2 Bonus Stations. You do not need to make contact will all 13 to get the certificate. Getting all 13 & the 2 Bonus is known as a Clean Sweep.

Good Luck and see you in the pile up!

The certificate will be printed on heavy card stock. Stations working one state or, as many as all 13, are eligible for the certificate. A "Clean Sweep" indicator will be affixed for those lucky enough to "Q" all 13. Plus, a special endorsement will be attached for contacting bonus stations WM3PEN & GB13COL. Details on claiming the certificate are found on the 13 Colonies Event website, please note link above.